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Life in London |
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London offers all the thrills for life. Indeed, this vibrant city caters to every pleasure one can think of, from the hundreds of museums, galleries and historical sites to cuisines for diverse palates and shopping for all. And yes, when the evening serenades itself an assortment of clubs, bars and theatres will entertain you to your hearts desire! |
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| Fascinating Sights |
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The best bird’s eye view that you can get is by taking a flight on the iconic London Eye. One of the most popular landmarks in London allows you to see the majestic beauty of the city from an enclosed capsule.
Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British Royal Family can be visited in the summer months. The Change of Guard ceremony takes place in the forecourt of the palace all year round. |
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The Tower of London is a historic monument, which has served as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Tours throughout this site offer an entertaining way to learn English history and bear witness to some amazing artefacts.
Madame Tussauds is an enthusiastic tourist destinations where you can poise with the waxwork of your favourite character from history. The London Planetarium offers an enchanting view of the Universe and a fascinating audio visual-show that will capture your imagination. |
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| Rich Heritage |
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| London’s rich heritage can be seen at a multitude of museums and art galleries. The Tate Modern is full of international and contemporary art with visiting exhibitions throughout the year. Walk along the River Thames on the South Bank to visit locations such as Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The National Theatre and the Southbank Centre. Visit the Kensington area and see the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Science Museum and the National History Museum, all with free entry to visitors. |
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| Shopping Extravaganza |
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| Shopping in London can be an exhilarating experience for the sheer variety of its shopping arcades. Markets around London are popular shopping destinations for |
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| vintage clothing, antiques, art and music. Portabella Market on a Saturday packed full of various stalls offering everything from antique teapots to bundles of fruit and veg and fresh flowers. Shoreditch Market on a Sunday has budding fashion designers selling clothes and the open air market in Camden Town hosts collections of artwork and hipster clothing. All markets have authentic eateries full of delectable food from all over the world. |
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| Fabulous Variety |
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All over London there is the perfect place to serve your interests. Visit Charing Cross Road for second hand bookstores, Tottenham Court Road for the newest technological gadgets, Piccadilly Circus for colorful, electronic advertisements, the West End for your favorite musical, Hyde Park for a horse ride, and Westminster Pier for a boat ride along the Thames. |
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| Great Pubs, Swanky Bars |
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While daytime has its wide-range of exciting sight-seeing and shopping, London's swanky bars, pubs and clubs unfold for you a dazzling variety of night life. London's pubs come in various hues; from traditional to the trendy. Ministry of Sound is a fascinating night club. The Cork and the Bottle of Leicester Square gives a drinking experience of a different kind. Fabric is a trendy club which offers you a packed-out night with live music while Jazz Café gives you a mixture of jazz and soul. Ronnie Scott's club attracts jazz talents and enthusiasts. Then there are comedy venues such as Jongleurs Club which gives you laughs, good food and disco. There is a huge variety of night-life to keep you awake through the night. |
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| Concerts and festivals |
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Some of the finest symphonies, musical acts and festivals perform in London. Notting Hill Carnival takes over the streets of West London in August with live steel banks, decorative floats and bright costumes. The summer is full of concerts in the many parks across London ranging in all types of musical interests.
Some of the top football teams are in London, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham United. If you are a cricket fan, make sure to visit Lourdes Cricket Ground for a test match. Tennis fans from all over the world come to London to attend the Wimbledon Championships, an extravaganza you cannot afford to miss. |
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| Multi Cuisine Restaurants |
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London offers the widest range of cuisine to suit all pockets. Whatever your culinary desire may be - you will surely find it here. Whether it's American, Mexican, Indian, Chinese, and Thai - London gives you many tasteful delights. |
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| For the Theatre buffs |
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London’s is famous for its theatres where you can watch classic musicals, Shakespearean plays, or brand new playwrights premiering a new drama. There are evenings and matinee performances to enthral you.
London is a place where excitement never stops. |
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| Additional links: |
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http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-educationuk-living-in-the-uk.htm
http://www.visitlondon.com |
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